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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Intern

JULIA AOKO AYIEKO

Communications Professional
Nairobi

Summary

Creative and innovative Communications Specialist with over 5 years of experience executing corporate marketing communications and public relations programs. Holds a track record of delivering brand strategies that strengthened social media presence by monitoring the performance of digital and social media efforts using relevant analytical tools. Meticulous and skillful communicator with multi-cultural sensibilities and a team player attitude; works well across all levels with stakeholders, consultants and other business partners to achieve team and organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Communications Officer

The Green Belt Movement
Nairobi
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
  • Managed communications with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
  • Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research.
  • Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
  • Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences.
  • Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
  • Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
  • Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.

Editor (Part - Time)

International Renaissance Centre
Nairobi
01.2015 - Current
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.

Communications Officer

Office of the Deputy President
Nairobi
08.2015 - 08.2021
  • Planned, developed, and implemented communication policies and strategies for the Office of the Deputy President.
  • Developed communications strategies for both external and internal communications.
  • Reviewed online contents of other authors, made recommendations for new content and ensured consistency and accuracy.
  • Monitored and ensured digital marketing content are in line with the government identity.
  • Compiled and disseminated daily government business and increased the visibility of the Office of the Deputy President.
  • Prepared and shared information on key government flagship projects to various stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with the secretary to the communications team in developing and implementing effective communications strategies.

Conflict Management & Peace Building Unit

Office of the Deputy President
Kilifi & Bungoma
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Organized and facilitated a training that aimed at integrating both the victims and perpetrators of violence and tribal clashes into the society.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Education

Master of Arts - Communication(Corporate Communication)

Daystar University
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2019 - Current

Diploma - Spanish Language

Regional Centre For Tourism And Foreign Languages
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2014 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Production-Television

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2011 - 12.2014

Skills

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Accomplishments

I was part of the team that went on a six month assignment with the Conflict Management and Peace Building Unit

Affiliations

Public Relations Society of Kenya, Membership Number: 019 - 2436

Interests

Reading

Popular Culture

Traveling

Board Games

Local Meet ups

Movies and Theatre

Timeline

Communications Officer

The Green Belt Movement
09.2021 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Communication(Corporate Communication)

Daystar University
01.2019 - Current

Conflict Management & Peace Building Unit

Office of the Deputy President
05.2016 - 10.2016

Communications Officer

Office of the Deputy President
08.2015 - 08.2021

Editor (Part - Time)

International Renaissance Centre
01.2015 - Current

Diploma - Spanish Language

Regional Centre For Tourism And Foreign Languages
09.2014 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Production-Television

University of Nairobi
05.2011 - 12.2014
JULIA AOKO AYIEKOCommunications Professional